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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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